FILM GENRES

Important notes

Approachability

Every film is at least a bit well-known and easy to digest. I don't include any indie films or films made before the 80s.

Theme

I consider genre as a theme. Some of these films aren't 100% dedicated to the genre, e.g. not every music film has to be a musical.

Originality

Every film is one of a kind even if they share the same genre. My point is to show the variety of genres that are too early judged and labelled.

Music films

Music can tell a wonderful story but it has to be accurately dosed. Otherwise, people will complain that actors suddenly burst into singing. And rightfully so, it can be exhausting. The overall story is the key.

Sound of Metal tells how to survive and live without music, Inside Llewyn Davis wonders if music is worth living for, La La Land forces us to choose between music and love, Rocketman shows us the man that got destroyed or rather saved by his music.

Directed by Darius Marder (2019)

Sound of Metal

121 min Trailer

You can tell a hell of a story with silence. We can only imagine how hard it is for a musician to lose a hearing. But somehow we feel the pain and emotions thanks to brilliant sound editing and acting.

Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen (2013)

Inside Llewyn Davis

104 min Trailer

Folk music, misery and cats. If you relate to or like either one of those - drop everything and watch this film. It feels like a warm cuddle and a bucket of cold water at the same time.

Directed by Damien Chazelle (2016)

La La Land

129 min Trailer

This musical blends romance, comedy and drama into something magical. Everything is surrounded by original music and beautiful shots.

Directed by Dexter Fletcher (2019)

Rocketman

121 min Trailer

Every song has its purpose and every note has its tenor. The same is with Elton John's life. This musical biopic tells a story of a legendary musician that had to give in everything to achieve so much more.

War films

Every war film carries a message and directors have a tough job to showcase it. The golden medium is to engage viewers even though they haven't lived in the war times. In addition, we always associate war films with brutality and pain. But is there any other way to show the war?

Inglorious Basterds and Jojo Rabbit balance drama and comedy, 1917 and Band of Brothers show the true visage of both World Wars.

Directed by Quentin Tarantino (2009)

Inglourious Basterds

153 min Trailer

We Ain’t In The Prisoner-Takin’ Business. We’re In The Killin’ Nazi Business. It's all over the place with its jokes, brutality and writing. Expect the unexpected and you'll be fine.

Directed by Sam Mendes (2019)

1917

119 min Trailer

The whole film is carried by the brilliance of its cinematography. It looks like a one-shot film (although we know it isn't).

Directed by Taika Waititi (2019)

Jojo Rabbit

108 min Trailer

Satire about a young boy and his imaginary friend Adolf Hitler. Films about WW2 aren't usually funny but this one brings you every emotion you'd ask for.

Directed by Various Directors (2001)

Band of Brothers

594 min Trailer

This mini-series follows story of Easy Company and showcases every aspect of WW2. It's about leadership and sacrifice. Based on a true story that was told by survivors of the war.

Horror films

Every genre has something to offer. Personally, I enjoy watching horror films where the story takes the foreground and we get to know the complexity of the characters.

Family tropes really add something to horror films. You can notice that in A Quiet Place and It. If this isn't enough for you - science fiction horror like Alien may be another good solution to get invested in. On the other side of the spectrum, we have horror comedy What We Do in the Shadows.

Directed by John Krasinski (2018)

A Quiet Place

91 min Trailer

How to survive in a post-apocalyptic world full of monsters without making any sound? Abbott family might give you some answers. Consider it as a soft horror - very suspenseful and full of heart.

Directed by Andy Muschietti (2017)

It

135 min Trailer

Pennywise the Dancing Clown starts to terrorise kids in Derry. A small group of them takes risks to try to stop him for the greater good. Besides being a horror, it's a heartfelt story about friendship.

Directed by Ridley Scott (1979)

Alien

117 min Trailer

Classic. The crew of spaceship Nostromo has to deal with uninvited creature while returning to the earth.

Directed by T. Waititi, J. Clement (2014)

What We Do in the Shadows

86 min Trailer

We're vampires. We don't put down towels. Horror? Comedy? Documentary? About Vampires? Yes. And it works perfectly.

Film Genres